Spiritual Insight
Psalm 51:10-12
From the heart of David after he had committed the sin of adultery with Bathsheba, King David writes these words. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence and take not our Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Sin obviously left a skid mark on David's heart and the only way to heal this was through forgiveness. What a powerful verse that reminds us of the consequences of sin.
Life's Application
Sin can leave a lasting impression upon the heart that reminds us of our shame and failures. But it's refreshing to know God is faithful and just to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Sin bounds me but forgiveness frees me.
Prayer
Father, you are so good to me. You found me with all of my guilt and shame and you forgave me. Not to condemn me but to bring me back to you! Father, I want to live today for you with a clean heart, not with the heart of yesterday but a day refreshed in you. In Jesus name - Amen.
About Me
- Tommy Estes
- Hello! I'm Tommy Estes and I am the pastor of Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes Springs, TX. I am follower of Jesus Christ I am forever thankful for Jesus finding me and paying my sin debt to bring me back to God. God has blessed me in so many ways and now I live to honor Him. I have a beautiful wife who is my helpmate, Jill and two awesome children, Aaron and Emily Rose. I am an Army Veteran and a graduate from Texas Baptist Institute.